History Practice Quiz 37

Q1.During the spread of the movement against colonial laws, which of the following actions was widely undertaken by people across the country?

A. Manufacturing salt and demonstrating in front of government salt factories. B. Paying revenue and chaukidari taxes to avoid arrest. C. Cooperating with British officials in maintaining law and order. D. Boycotting all forms of public transport and communication.

Q2.As the movement against colonial rule spread, which of the following actions were observed?

A. Foreign cloth was boycotted, and liquor shops were picketed. B. Peasants readily paid revenue and chaukidari taxes. C. Village officials continued their duties without interruption. D. Forest people strictly adhered to forest laws.

Q3.In April 1930, the arrest of Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a devout disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, led to violent clashes in which city?

A. Peshawar B. Sholapur C. Dandi D. Ahmedabad

Q4.Following Mahatma Gandhi's arrest in 1930, industrial workers in Sholapur attacked which of the following structures?

A. Police posts, municipal buildings, lawcourts, and railway stations. B. Foreign cloth mills and liquor factories. C. Salt factories and government administrative offices. D. British residences and private businesses.

Q5.How did the colonial government respond to the widespread developments of the movement, including the arrests of leaders?

A. It implemented a policy of brutal repression, attacking peaceful satyagrahis and arresting about 100,000 people. B. It initiated negotiations with all protesting groups immediately. C. It withdrew all colonial laws to appease the public. D. It sought international mediation to resolve the conflict.

Q6.On which date was the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed, leading to the calling off of the movement?

A. 5 March 1931 B. 5 April 1930 C. 15 August 1931 D. 26 January 1930

Q7.As per the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 5 March 1931, what was Mahatma Gandhi's consent regarding the Round Table Conference?

A. To participate in a Round Table Conference. B. To boycott all future Round Table Conferences. C. To demand immediate independence at the conference. D. To negotiate only on the release of political prisoners.

Q8.How many volunteers initially accompanied Mahatma Gandhi during the Dandi March (salt march)?

A. 78 B. 100 C. 1000 D. Thousands

Q9.In which month and year did Gandhiji go to London for the Round Table Conference?

A. November 1930 B. December 1931 C. January 1932 D. October 1930

Q10.Which of the following leaders were in jail when Gandhiji returned to India after the Round Table Conference in London?

A. Sardar Patel and Subhas Chandra Bose B. Ghaffar Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru C. Maulana Azad and C. Rajagopalachari D. Rajendra Prasad and J.B. Kripalani

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